Step 1: Becoming a Christian

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."

In order to become a member of First Presbyterian Church you must first and foremost be a Christian . . .

. . . This means that you profess a genuine faith and trust in the person and work of Jesus Christ and that you acknowledge and actively trust that He is God's Son, fully God and fully man who came to:

1. (Jesus came to) live a perfect life in order to meet God's standard of holiness on your behalf

2. (Jesus came to) die a sacrificial death, was buried, and then was raised to life in order to satisfy God's justice and pay the penalty for your sin.

Step 2: Inquirer's Class

The next step in the membership process is to complete the Inquirer's Class, an informative (and fun) six-week course taught by Senior Pastor Chip Miller. This class will help you assimilate into church life at FPC and learn important and interesting things – like what First Presbyterian Church is trying to accomplish, what we believe, and what it means to be a Christian. Along the way, you'll meet new friends, connect with church staff and even become a church member, if that’s your desire. This class provides a “no pressure” atmosphere, and the testimony of most is that you’ll learn a lot and have a great time. Classes are on Sunday mornings at 10:10 a.m. Please see the right column for information on the next class.

Step 3: Membership Interview

After you have completed the class and have expressed an interest in joining, you will be scheduled for an interview with an elder. If you are married and your spouse has also completed the seminar, you will be interviewed together. Engaged couples are interviewed separately. Interviews usually last approximately 15 minutes.

We welcome all who have an interest in becoming a member of
First Presbyterian Church.

If you are not yet a Christian, we would love to have the opportunity to introduce you to Jesus Christ. Please contact us at tanderson@fpcmacon.org if you would like to know more.

If you are a member of another church and desire to transfer to First Presbyterian Church, you will have an opportunity do so during the Inquirer’s Class.